Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacerata
ID:
612502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl ex Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 216 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611834

Common Names

  • Xyris lacerata
  • Lacerate Yellow-eyed-grass
  • Ragged Yellow-eyed-grass

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Description

Xyris lacerata (also called Lacerate Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wet habitats in the tropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris lacerata is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris lacerata has yellow flowers with white centers, small seeds that are brown in color, and seedlings that are light green with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris lacerata is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xyris lacerata

Xyris lacerata is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Xyris lacerata FAQ

What are the common names of Xyris lacerata?

Lace-leaf Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris lacerata?

Moist woods, swamps, and ditches

What is the best soil type for Xyris lacerata?

Moist, acidic soil

Species in the Xyris genus

Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida, Xyris augusto-coburgii, Xyris aurea, Xyris bahiana, Xyris baldwiniana, Xyris bampsii, Xyris bancana, Xyris barteri, Xyris bialata, Xyris bicarinata, Xyris bicephala, Xyris bicostata, Xyris bissei, Xyris blanchetiana, Xyris blepharophylla, Xyris boliviana, Xyris borneensis, Xyris brachyfolia, Xyris brachysepala, Xyris bracteata, Xyris brevifolia, Xyris byssacea, Xyris cachimbensis, Xyris calcicola, Xyris calderonii, Xyris calostachys, Xyris caparaoensis,

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319775-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.